CRG reports progress on draining mines
Central Rand Gold has reported progress on its proposed plan to stop and partially treat acid mine drainage at its operations in the Central Rand Basin.
Wage talks for coal sector set to resume
Talks to end the coal sector strike were set to resume on Thursday, says the National Union of Mineworkers.
Amsa still assessing new iron ore project
ArcelorMittal SA is close to completing its due dilgence study on a potential new iron ore mine in the Northern Cape.
Merafe’s ferrochrome ouput lower
Merafe Resources, the country's largest ferrochrome producer, says first-half production has fallen 4% to 150,000 tonnes due to furnace refurbishments.
African Barrick income, production increase
African Barrick Gold says net income has risen 21% in the first half, boosted by higher gold sales and prices, with production in line with its expectations.
Xstrata posts flat copper, coal production
Xstrata has posted a 6% increase in copper output during the second quarter, as volumes in Chile and from its Australian operations helped offset lower grades.
New strike threatens gold supply
Gold miners will be the latest to join nationwide industrial action and threaten supply of the precious metal at a time when prices are at record highs.
Anglo stops all coal operations due to strike
Anglo American says it has halted operations at its South African coal mines due to the ongoing wage strike.
Regulator stops First Uranium operations
First Uranium has been forced to suspend operations after intervention from the nuclear regulator.
De Beers boasts record sales figures
De Beers has recorded its highest interim sales figures to date, buoyed by strong retail demand from the Indian and Chinese consumer markets.